Serpentine belt?

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Serpentine belt?

Post by cutecub79 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:18 pm

Hello all. New Vitara owner here. Picked up a lovely example 2 weeks ago.
1 owner from new, 42k, full leather, side bars, 2006, 2.0l petrol for a really good price.
So far I am loving it :D
On closer inspection, the serpentine belt ( belt in engine bay at the front of the car, presumably the serpentine belt?) looks a bit worn/cracked. Should I get this changed, if so, how much am I looking at? Also, is it called the serpentine belt? I don't want to look like a tit when/if I mention it to my local garage?!

Thanks in advance for any help, i'm off to check out the rest of the forum. :P

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Re: Serpentine belt?

Post by twiss » Tue Oct 28, 2014 3:50 pm

if it goes over pulleys on both sides of the belt then its a serpentine.... if not i'd just say its a fanbelt

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Re: Serpentine belt?

Post by ScottieJ » Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:41 pm

If its a J20a engine then it will be a serpentine belt :doublethumbs:
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Re: Serpentine belt?

Post by Darrell » Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:42 pm

Welcome to the club.
Don't know about the cost but it shouldn't take very long.
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Re: Serpentine belt?

Post by cutecub79 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:48 pm

Excellent thanks guys.
I'll give my local mechanic a call tomorrow.

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